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| Hi! I am not sure when to start my annuals for June and later blooming. Should I plant them inside (I have a big gro-light system so no prob there) and if so when? I want to put them in six inch pots - one to a couple plants per pot. Should I plant them directly in the pot? Or should I plant them in 1020 flats and than transplant later into the pot? Or should I do both, depending on the flower? Lots of questions, I know, but I am hoping you guys and gals will have all the answers!
I'd like to plant the following annuals this year: Celosia
Thank you for any help!
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- Posted by keriann_lakegeneva 5B WI/IL border (My Page) on Mon, Mar 14, 11 at 7:06
| I will tackle a few of them. I would start anything inside in a 1020 flat and then transplant into containers because I would start them in sterile seed starting soil and then replant them in a heartier soil they can grow in. Petunias- I started my yesterday, but you could wait up to 2 more weeks. Morning Glory- soak in warm water for 24 hours and then direct sow after the danger of frost has past. Giallardia- plant as soon as possible to you can get blooms this year. Pansy- start now and harden the off 2-3 weeks before the danger of frost has past, they can take the cold temps. Datura- I always start mine inside about 4-6 weeks before my last frost but they get big and stinky inside. YOu can direct sow them or start them 2-3 weeks early inside if you have the room. Cal. Poppy- direct sow outside 1-2 weeks before your last frost, they can take a frost. Sunflower- direct sow after your last frost date. Marigold- start inside 2-3 weeks before your last frost free date These should all be blooming in June- some maybe a few weeks later and the pansies may be done by then, but you will have lots of blooms in June. I hope that helps Keriann~ |
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- Posted by bernadette_gourder 5 from Newaygo MI (My Page) on Mon, Mar 14, 11 at 8:54
| Thank you, Keriann. That does help! I think I will make a schedule and hope I get everything in at the right time. I do have another question. I would like continued bloom from June to Fall. Is it possible to do that with any of the annuals I listed earlier? If so, when should I reseed? |
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- Posted by keriann_lakegeneva 5B WI/IL border (My Page) on Mon, Mar 14, 11 at 9:24
| Oh yeah.. you will have flowers till Frost! no need to reseed as many bloom with the temps, not just their age. For some of the ones I could not help you on. you could go to the Park Seeds website and look at how/when to sow them. They are pretty accurate. your welcome :) Keriann~ |
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